Brighton Smart Stats | Friday 7th Aug 2026
Our Smart Stats page contains a host of vital pointers for punters for every UK and Irish race meeting. Here, you can view an at-a-glance snapshot of the key pointers for punters including Hot and Cold tables and Course Tables for Jockeys and Trainers plus information on horses including beaten favourites, runners wearing headgear, horses that have won in the last seven days, horses dropping in class and those that have won off a higher handicap mark in the past.
Smart Stats last updated on: Thursday 6 August 2026 at 15:22
Hot Jockeys (8/7/2026 - 07/08/2026)
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that have a 15% or greater strike rate in the last month.
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seamus Cronin | 5 | 20 | 25.0% | +11.66 |
| 2 | Jude Fernandes | 4 | 17 | 23.5% | -1.00 |
| 3 | M Coppins | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | -2.00 |
| 4 | Connor Planas | 3 | 17 | 17.6% | -1.00 |
| 5 | David Probert | 13 | 83 | 15.7% | -4.50 |
| 6 | Finley Marsh | 10 | 64 | 15.6% | -7.80 |
| 7 | George Bass | 3 | 20 | 15.0% | +1.50 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M Mortensen | 55 |
| 2 | Donagh Murphy | 37 |
| 3 | David Probert | 19 |
| 4 | Josephine Gordon | 18 |
| 5 | Christian Howarth | 17 |
Hot Trainers (8/7/2026 - 07/08/2026)
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that have a 15% or greater strike rate in the last month.
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs W Hassall | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +3.00 |
| 2 | B R Millman | 13 | 44 | 29.5% | -2.00 |
| 3 | Brian Toomey | 2 | 7 | 28.6% | +8.00 |
| 4 | Martin Dunne | 3 | 12 | 25.0% | -6.00 |
| 5 | Lemos Souza | 3 | 13 | 23.1% | +27.00 |
| 6 | Harry Eustace | 6 | 32 | 18.8% | -4.75 |
| 7 | G & J Moore | 6 | 36 | 16.7% | -5.12 |
| 8 | R Hannon | 18 | 118 | 15.3% | -7.00 |
| 9 | J Channon | 6 | 40 | 15.0% | +4.00 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M Appleby | 26 |
| 2 | Tom Dascombe | 26 |
| 3 | S Hodgson | 18 |
| 4 | E A L Dunlop | 16 |
| 5 | D Donovan | 14 |
Top Brighton Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darragh Keenan | 27 | 186 | 14.5% | +47.46 |
| 2 | Jack Doughty | 20 | 137 | 14.6% | -47.47 |
| 3 | William Carson | 20 | 185 | 10.8% | -98.01 |
| 4 | David Probert | 17 | 84 | 20.2% | +7.52 |
| 5 | Joe Leavy | 12 | 67 | 17.9% | +26.33 |
| 6 | Charles Bishop | 11 | 88 | 12.5% | +41.74 |
| 7 | Josephine Gordon | 6 | 55 | 10.9% | -19.37 |
| 8 | Finley Marsh | 6 | 57 | 10.5% | -32.94 |
| 9 | Christian Howarth | 6 | 63 | 9.5% | +16.50 |
| 10 | George Bass | 5 | 38 | 13.2% | -8.06 |
| 11 | Molly Gunn | 4 | 39 | 10.3% | +15.00 |
| 12 | Pierre Jamin | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | -1.13 |
| 13 | M Mortensen | 3 | 15 | 20.0% | +6.00 |
| 14 | Dougie Costello | 3 | 24 | 12.5% | -6.30 |
| 15 | Connor Planas | 3 | 29 | 10.3% | -4.50 |
| 16 | Donagh Murphy | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | +7.50 |
| 17 | Benoit Sayette | 2 | 33 | 6.1% | -29.99 |
| 18 | Jude Fernandes | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +0.25 |
| 19 | William Carver | 1 | 21 | 4.8% | -8.00 |
| 20 | George Downing | 1 | 23 | 4.3% | -20.12 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darragh Keenan | 3 | 9 | 33.3% | +0.96 |
| 2 | Donagh Murphy | 2 | 6 | 33.3% | +12.50 |
| 3 | Finley Marsh | 2 | 14 | 14.3% | -7.00 |
| 4 | William Carson | 2 | 15 | 13.3% | -9.87 |
| 5 | Molly Gunn | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +1.00 |
| 6 | Jude Fernandes | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +0.25 |
| 7 | George Bass | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +0.50 |
Top Brighton Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A W Carroll | 70 | 572 | 12.2% | -191.49 |
| 2 | G & J Moore | 36 | 190 | 18.9% | +47.93 |
| 3 | J Gallagher | 19 | 145 | 13.1% | -41.74 |
| 4 | S C Williams | 17 | 75 | 22.7% | +31.53 |
| 5 | M J Attwater | 15 | 164 | 9.1% | -52.12 |
| 6 | R Hannon | 12 | 82 | 14.6% | -8.22 |
| 7 | Harry Eustace | 10 | 38 | 26.3% | -0.46 |
| 8 | E A L Dunlop | 6 | 46 | 13.0% | -26.95 |
| 9 | S Dixon | 6 | 79 | 7.6% | -45.88 |
| 10 | J Channon | 5 | 23 | 21.7% | +0.77 |
| 11 | J & S Best | 5 | 54 | 9.3% | -32.50 |
| 12 | Brian Toomey | 4 | 8 | 50.0% | +17.00 |
| 13 | M Appleby | 4 | 45 | 8.9% | -30.42 |
| 14 | C Gordon | 3 | 6 | 50.0% | +74.50 |
| 15 | Martin Dunne | 3 | 12 | 25.0% | +28.33 |
| 16 | Miss S West | 3 | 25 | 12.0% | +14.50 |
| 17 | J S Moore | 3 | 34 | 8.8% | +2.00 |
| 18 | S Hodgson | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | -2.30 |
| 19 | B R Millman | 2 | 13 | 15.4% | -8.71 |
| 20 | R A Teal | 2 | 22 | 9.1% | -11.50 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G & J Moore | 7 | 23 | 30.4% | +17.75 |
| 2 | A W Carroll | 7 | 46 | 15.2% | -9.12 |
| 3 | Brian Toomey | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | +11.00 |
| 4 | Harry Eustace | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +9.00 |
| 5 | Miss S West | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | -0.50 |
| 6 | J Gallagher | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | -7.25 |
| 7 | M J Attwater | 1 | 14 | 7.1% | -8.50 |
| 8 | S Dixon | 1 | 17 | 5.9% | -14.38 |
Beaten Favourites Last Time Out
Runners at today’s meeting that were beaten favourite (inc joint and co-favourite) last time out.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enamored | 3:00 | E A L Dunlop | David Probert |
| Marcellinus | 4:00 | Tom Dascombe | Donagh Murphy |
Won in Last Seven Days
Horses running at today’s meeting that have won in the last 7 days.
| Name | Days Since Win | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon God | 5 | 4:30 | A W Carroll | Charles Bishop |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreambird Dolly | 2:30 | J Gallagher | Donagh Murphy | Blinkers, Tongue Strap |
| Hakin Adraar | 2:30 | Martin Dunne | Darragh Keenan | Blinkers |
| Reporter | 2:30 | S Hodgson | William Carver | Hood |
| Celebrating Ethel | 3:30 | A W Carroll | M Coppins | Cheek Piece |
| Dogged | 3:30 | A W Carroll | William Carson | Blinkers |
| Myna | 3:30 | A W Carroll | George Downing | Hood |
| Outrace | 3:30 | R Hannon | Seamus Cronin | Cheek Piece |
| Thundering Breeze | 3:30 | G & J Moore | David Probert | Cheek Piece |
| Ancient Times | 4:00 | Harry Eustace | Pierre Jamin | Tongue Strap |
| Bona Fortuna | 4:00 | M Appleby | Darragh Keenan | Tongue Strap |
| Grey Horizon | 4:00 | S Dixon | Christian Howarth | Visor |
| Big Time Rascal | 4:30 | S Hodgson | Benoit Sayette | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Dragon God | 4:30 | A W Carroll | Charles Bishop | Tongue Strap |
| Mart | 4:30 | D Donovan | Darragh Keenan | Tongue Strap |
| Arvana Belle | 5:00 | B R Millman | David Probert | Blinkers |
| King Cherry | 5:00 | S C Williams | Jack Doughty | Tongue Strap |
| Solar Phoenix | 5:00 | R A Teal | Dougie Costello | Blinkers 1st |
| Superstorm | 5:00 | C Fellowes | M Mortensen | Visor |
| Fareedhat El Izz (A) | 5:30 | Mrs W Hassall | Charles Bishop | Hood |
| Victoria (A) | 5:30 | Mrs W Hassall | Jude Fernandes | Cheek Piece |
| Pharitz Lahia (A) | 5:30 | Mrs B Aashour | George Bass | Cheek Piece |
| Ghayah (A) | 5:30 | P Collington | Darragh Keenan | Blinkers 1st |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Horizon | 4:00 | S Dixon | Christian Howarth | 205 Miles |
Top Earners
Top 10 horses running at today’s meeting ordered by win and place prize money.
| Rank | Name | Race Time | Trainer | Owner | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recon Mission | 2:30 | A W Carroll | Dr S Fleming | £172,034.79 |
| 2 | Lequinto | 4:00 | A W Carroll | Mark Wellbelove & Partner | £130,935.73 |
| 3 | Ancient Times | 4:00 | Harry Eustace | The Macdougall Two | £101,679.57 |
| 4 | Mart | 4:30 | D Donovan | River Racing & Partners | £60,080.22 |
| 5 | Cayman Tai | 4:00 | R Hannon | Mr Ian Wight & Mrs Angela O'hara | £57,996.50 |
| 6 | Dogged | 3:30 | A W Carroll | Mr M Harvey | £56,446.32 |
| 7 | Grey Horizon | 4:00 | S Dixon | Amphitheatre Racing Limited | £55,134.56 |
| 8 | Diomed Spirit | 2:30 | C Gordon | Mrs Kate Digweed | £50,120.55 |
| 9 | Outrace | 3:30 | R Hannon | Mr Richard Hannon | £34,255.18 |
| 10 | U S S Charleston | 4:00 | Lemos Souza | Mr J Millar | £31,426.76 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quiet Gent | 4:00 | David Probert | R Beckett > Brian Toomey |
| Big Time Rascal | 4:30 | Benoit Sayette | M Attwater > S Hodgson |
| Anafah (A) | 5:30 | Dougie Costello | E Oertel > P Collington |
Class Droppers
Horses running today that are dropping at least two levels in Group/Grade or Class from their last race.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Last Time Class > Today’s Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bona Fortuna | 4:00 | M Appleby | Darragh Keenan |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
Weighted to Win
Horses that have won a handicap off a higher official rating than today in the last two years.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Prev OR > OR Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reporter | 2:30 | S Hodgson | William Carver | 59 > 50 |
| Stapleford Park | 2:30 | M J Attwater | James Glennon | 70 > 54 |
| Ancient Times | 4:00 | Harry Eustace | Pierre Jamin | 71 > 68 |
| Mart | 4:30 | D Donovan | Darragh Keenan | 75 > 55 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | 147 | 28.6% |
